Life Kit

Stress-busting skills to try in everyday life

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Oct 3, 2024
Allison Aubrey, an NPR health correspondent, teams up with Judith Moskowitz, a research psychologist at Northwestern University, to tackle the challenge of stress management. They share practical, research-backed techniques to enhance emotional well-being, emphasizing the power of gratitude, mindfulness, and cultivating joy in daily life. The conversation highlights the importance of recognizing positive moments and practicing self-compassion. With personal anecdotes sprinkled throughout, listeners are inspired to reclaim their calm and build resilience.
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ADVICE

Savor the Small Things

  • Notice and savor positive events, even small ones, like enjoying a cup of coffee.
  • This helps boost your reservoir of coping skills.
INSIGHT

Negativity Bias

  • Humans are wired to focus on negative things as a survival mechanism.
  • However, this can cause us to miss out on the good things.
ADVICE

Amplify Positivity

  • Amplify positive feelings by savoring them.
  • Think back on positive events to re-experience the emotion.
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